Lane Kiffin responds to 'Mr. Tennessee'

The statute of limitations has yet to expire on Tennessee vs. Lane Kiffin.

The USC coach responded Thursday to statements made earlier in the week by Indianapolis Colts quarterback -- and Tennessee alum -- Peyton Manning.

Manning told Dan Patrick that Kiffin's leaving the Vols after only one season hurt the pride of Tennesseeans, who always viewed their school as a "destination job," not a "transition job."

This was Kiffin's retort:

"I have great respect for Peyton. I would not expect him to say anything different than the things he said. If you have been to Tennessee, if you have followed the football program there, there is no college job but Tennessee for Tennessee people. I totally respect that. And Peyton is Mr. Tennessee.

"That's no different than all the Tennessee fans feel: There is no better job than the University of Tennessee, and there never will be no matter what."

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